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Trump's Gaza Board of Peace Revealed, Blending Diplomats and Executives

The White House released the founding executive board for Gaza's temporary governance and reconstruction, naming Tony Blair (the only non‑U.S. citizen), Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Marc Rowan, Ajay Banga, Robert Gabriel, and Nickolay Mladenov. Mladenov will lead the on‑the‑ground Palestinian committee (NCAG) for daily governance, while Ali Shaath heads the NCAG. The board will oversee portfolios deemed critical to stabilizing Gaza, but specific priorities remain unclear, and no women have been announced for the board.

via BBC|

#board-of-peace #gaza #jared-kushner

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Blair and Rubio Among Founders on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace

The White House unveiled a Gaza "Board of Peace" as part of a 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war, naming Tony Blair and Marco Rubio among its founding members alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff; the board is to oversee Gaza’s governance and reconstruction with more members to be added, while a separate Palestinian technocratic committee and on-the-ground coordination are also being formed.

via BBC|

#gaza #marco-rubio #peace-plan

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump forms Gaza 'board of peace' with Blair, Kushner and Rubio to steer reconstruction

Trump creates a seven‑member Gaza ‘board of peace’ to guide governance, reconstruction and funding, naming Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, and Marco Rubio among others, with Blair’s appointment noted as potentially controversial. The board’s portfolios cover governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction and capital mobilization as part of phase two of a US‑brokered plan, alongside a Palestinian technocratic committee and an International Stabilisation Force to secure the territory amid ongoing aid shortages and violence after the ceasefire.

via The Guardian|

#gaza #jared-kushner #peace-plan

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Starmer weighs role on Trump-backed Gaza peace board

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing whether to join Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board, a White House plan to govern and reconstruct Gaza; no formal invitation has been received and a decision has not been made. Tony Blair is expected to join a separate executive board. UK officials have asked the US State Department for clarity on the board’s role, while Trump says the board will include major leaders and there is international interest; Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK supports the plan but would not comment on Starmer’s involvement.

via BBC|

#board-of-peace #donald-trump #gaza

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Hamas Rejects Tony Blair's Role in Gaza Peace Efforts

Hamas has stated that Tony Blair is not welcome in Gaza's governance following a ceasefire, citing his past involvement in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun, with international mediators, including the US, involved in the peace process, but Blair's potential role has been rejected by Hamas. The situation remains tense with ongoing military actions despite the ceasefire.

via Middle East Eye|

#ceasefire #gaza #hamas

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Tony Blair's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein During Premiership

While serving as UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in 2002 at Downing Street, facilitated by Lord Mandelson, with discussions reportedly about politics, science, and international markets; the meeting occurred before Epstein's criminal convictions were known, and Blair's office states the meeting lasted less than 30 minutes and involved no subsequent engagement.

via BBC|

#downing-street #jeffrey-epstein #political-meetings

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Tony Blair's Role in Gaza and Middle East Diplomacy

The article criticizes the idea of appointing Tony Blair to oversee Gaza's governance and peace efforts, highlighting concerns about his controversial past and questioning his suitability for such a role in the context of Middle East peace negotiations.

via Zeteo|

#gaza #international-governance #middle-east-peace

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Tony Blair Emerges as a Controversial Candidate for Gaza Leadership

Tony Blair has emerged as a potential leader for a proposed UN-mandated administration to stabilize Gaza, aiming to include a multinational security force, as part of broader efforts to rebuild and stabilize the war-torn region.

via The New York Times|

#gaza-reconstruction #middle-east-peace #multinational-security-force

world5 months ago•8 min saved

Tony Blair Emerges as a Leading Candidate to Govern Postwar Gaza

Tony Blair is emerging as a key figure in planning the post-ceasefire governance of Gaza, potentially leading an international transitional authority to oversee the region's reconstruction and political future, amid ongoing Middle East peace negotiations.

via The Washington Post|

#gaza #international-transitional-authority #israel-palestine-conflict

world5 months ago•8 min saved

Tony Blair and Trump propose controversial plans to oversee Gaza

A leaked draft plan proposes Tony Blair as the leader of a new international transitional authority in Gaza, called Gita, which would be run by a board of billionaires and international figures, with limited Palestinian authority and close cooperation with Israel, the US, and Egypt, raising concerns about sovereignty and influence.

via Middle East Eye|

#gaza #international-board #palestinian-governance

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Tony Blair considered for leadership role in Gaza transitional authority

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is involved in discussions, backed by the White House, to lead a transitional authority in Gaza supported by the UN and Gulf nations, aiming to stabilize the region and eventually transfer control to Palestinians, amidst ongoing conflict and international efforts for peace.

via BBC|

#gaza #middle-east #peace-process

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Tony Blair's Potential Role in Gaza Under US Peace Initiatives

The White House supports a plan for Tony Blair to lead a temporary Gaza authority called Gita, modeled after transitional administrations in Timor-Leste and Kosovo, aiming to govern Gaza for up to five years without immediate Palestinian Authority involvement, amidst regional and international debates over the future governance and statehood of Palestinian territories.

via The Guardian|

#gaza #palestinian-politics #tony-blair

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Tony Blair Considered for Gaza Transitional Leadership

The article discusses the devastation in Gaza caused by Israeli military actions and explores the emerging debate over who might take control of the region, humorously questioning whether Tony Blair could be a candidate to run Gaza.

via The Economist|

#conflict #gaza #israel

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Tony Blair and Trump Discuss Gaza Crisis at White House

Tony Blair attended a White House summit on Gaza's future, raising eyebrows due to his controversial past as a Middle East envoy and his perceived bias. His presence may influence Trump's plans for Gaza, including potential redevelopment proposals, but it also risks damaging international and regional perceptions, especially among Palestinians and Arab states.

via CNN|

#gaza #middle-east #tony-blair

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Trump, Blair, and Kushner Discuss Gaza's Future Amid Hospital Strike Tensions

President Donald Trump held a policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict, post-war plans, and regional issues, amid worsening conditions and international criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

via Reuters|

#gaza #jared-kushner #middle-east